O'Shea to retire from internationals

O'Shea has 116 caps for his nation and has played for Ireland in two European Championships. 

"It has been an amazing journey but I feel now is the right time to step aside for the next generation to enjoy the experiences I am so humbled to have been part of," O'Shea said. 

"I always wanted to play as much as I could at senior level and to now have 117 caps has truly been an honour.

"I've never taken anything in life for granted and the passing in the last year of my dad, Jim, and my friend and team-mate Liam Miller has shown me that every moment in life (not just football) should be cherished.

"I have certainly cherished my international career, it will be emotional walking out for the final time in front of the Ireland supporters. But it is now time to say thank you and allow others to lead the team forward, it's been an amazing honour to wear our green shirt."

O'Shea certainly had a more distinguished career at club level, playing over 400 times for Manchester United.